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Live In Carer

Due to exceptional demand, Multi - Award Winning Guardian Angel Carers, rated Outstanding by the CQC are looking for more Live In CareAngels to join our expanding team.

WORKING HOURS

As a live-in carer you will be living with your client, working a pattern of weeks to suit you. You are entitled to a 2-hour break during the day from 10am to 6pm, the hours of which are flexible and to be arranged between you and the client. I

ADDITIONAL PAY

If you are woken more than twice during the night, for example to assist with using the bathroom, you will be paid an additional amount per wake.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM YOU AS A LIVE-IN CARER

As a live-in carer your first and foremost priority is your client, their health and wellbeing. You will assist with the following as required:

- Medication

- Washing / dressing

- Preparation of meals

- Food shopping

- Light domestic housework

- Changing bed linen

- Clothes washing and ironing

- Assisting with paperwork, post and writing letters

- Companionship: reading, crossword puzzles, board games, etc

Liaisingwith:

- Family

- Doctors, district nurses & other medical professionals

- Guardian Angel Carers support team

- Chiropodists / hairdressers / opticians

- Escorted outings for example to appointments or for social occasions and/or garden centres/museums/galleries/etc

- Using a hoist (2 carers are required for standard hoists, 1 carer may be used for a fixed hoist)

As a carer are not permitted to do the following, but may coordinate with the district nurse/GP:

- Change open wound dressings

- Inject medicines

- Insert or remove catheters

- Insert suppositories

- Physically lift a client

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a live-in carer, you will be provided with your own private room, which should contain:

- A bed - with clean adequate bedding

- Clear storage space for their belongings such as a wardrobe or cupboard

- Adequate lighting, heating and a door that closes

- Use of a bathroom with toilet, basin and shower or bath facilities

It is not essential, however desirable, for our carers to have access to a private TV and internet.

MEALS - FOOD & DRINKS

You are expected to eat with the client during meal times, and the cost of such meals are met by the client. If however, you would like something specific/unusual then you must supply this yourself, for example Lady Grey tea bags as opposed to English Breakfast tea bags.

A live-in carer is prohibited from consuming alcohol while on duty, as well as during your 2-hour break.

UNIFORM & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Our live-in carers do not normally wear our company tunic, however if you would prefer this please let us know.

The client should supply the following:

- Anti-bacterial hand wash

- Protective gloves

- Apron (if necessary, for example, if a client is incontinent)

- Any other cleaning products or equipment required by the care worker

- Any other equipment specified in the care plan or by Guardian Angel Carers, in order that we can effectively carry out our duties such as walking frame, wheelchairs, etc.

We will honour you with..

*Fantastic rates of pay*28 days paid holiday a year*FREE Care Certificate Training*On-going support from our friendly team*Continuous professional development, with opportunities to specialise with further training*Opportunities to develop in other areas, as senior roles become available

Are you:

* Reliable, professional, caring and committed?* Looking for work in the care industry (no experience necessary as full training provided)* Fluent in English

*Live In Care Pay Rates

Daily Average Singles Couples Bank Hols

10 hours £85.00 £110.00 £125.00

11 hours £90.00 £115.00 £130.00

12 hours £98.50 £123.50 £138.50

13 hours £107.00 £132.00 £147.00

Please feel free to give Nicola a call for information or just to have a chat !